Second Cowl from Corriedale/alpaca

Unable to resist immediately using up the remainder of the beautiful Rose Cottage yarn, I did push on with a second cowl.

This one I knitted in the round, judging the size to fit quite close to the neck and to use as much of the  remaining wool as possible.




I repeated the frill on either side - I really like the way that displays this yarn.

It can be worn with more or less frill showing to get different effects.

I'm very pleased with my set of products from this lovely yarn. It's now too warm to wear this year, but I shall negotiate which cowl I keep and which I give away for next Winter.

Hat from Corriedale/alpaca yarn

A friend suggested a hat with a turned back edge to both show off the dyed-corriedale-tops-with-alpaca yarn I bought from Rose Cottage Handicraft and to go with the cowl.

I found a pattern that fitted the bill in Hats - a Knitter's dozen. It is called Chenille Chapeau and features a smart roll and shallow crown.
It's an easy and enjoyable knit.

 I rather like the way the crown of this hat is in garter stitch, rather than stocking stitch  - a nice texture touch at the top.

I don't think I will keep these for myself. There is enough wool left for another cowl, so I might make one more and keep one of them.

They look good with a neutral top, and the cowl can be worn loose, or tight around the throat, depending on weather.

Thanks, Katherine at Rose Cottage for spinning the lovely wool. It's been a joy to knit and play with.